The US midterm elections concluded with Democrats taking control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, overturning several traditional Republican strongholds. In Texas, James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to claim the Senate seat, while the governorship also went to the Democrats. Additionally, a Democratic senator was elected from Kansas for the first time since 1932, alongside major upsets in South Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, and North Carolina.

With the convening of the new Congress, the stage is set for Hakeem Jeffries to become the first Black Speaker of the House of Representatives. Democrats have reportedly warned the White House to lawyer up in preparation for upcoming investigations.

Key Points

  • Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.
  • Democrats secured the Texas Senate seat and won a Senate seat in Kansas for the first time since 1932.
  • An AI-generated video showing Trump being dumped into a hazardous waste bin, along with satirical memes, went viral on social media.

Trump's reaction to the defeat

Although rising fuel prices were cited as a cause for the defeat, Trump claimed that Iran war losses were well worth it. Labelling Texas Governor Greg Abbott a Republican in Name Only or 'RINO', he also took aim at Fox News polls.

Remarking that he had become a political commentator, Trump posted an image of a red MAGA hat inscribed with the word 'VETO', indicating that he retains absolute veto power. Meanwhile, as Trump's team traded internal blame, a post by J.D. Vance appeared to show him distancing himself from Trump.

“I wasn't on the ballot. If I was, we would have won by a landslide.” Donald Trump

AI videos and memes take over the internet

Following the election loss, an artificial intelligence (AI) generated video gained widespread traction on social media. It depicted figures in suits carrying Trump out of the White House and dumping him into a 'Hazardous Waste' bin. The video was also shared by the official X account of the Iranian Embassy in India.

Furthermore, 'Blue Tsunami' memes showing red supporters fleeing a blue wave, as well as AI creations featuring Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, flooded the internet. Indian Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra also chimed in, sarcastically posting that Trump now needs the help of India's Chief Election Commissioner.

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